The Del Rio Rotary Club enjoyed the hospitality and pretty dining room of Amistad Lake Resort’s Southwest Grill, Tuesday evening, June 24, 2008.
Rose and Chester Rutigliano toast the evening with their guest, Honorary Rotarian Raul Gonzalez.
Brenda Alderete serves the first course to Rotary Club President Tony Hernandez.
Mary Helen Mariner visits with Adriana Heidi and Aida Campos during “Happy Hour” at Southwest Grill, while observers Lee Weathersbee and Barney Lowe keep an eye on the conversation.
Amistad Lake Resort Host Michael Bonnee (center) chats with Danielle Hill and Dan Foley.
Nearly all the good friends – Najla Weathersbee, Lee Weathersbee, Barney Lowe and Deborah Draper – pose cooperatively for the photographer.
The Installation Banquet head table features the once-and-future leadership of the Del Rio Rotary Club, including (from left) Tony and Lily Hernandez, Mary Helen and Larry Mariner, and Kurt and Elaine Lemp.
Rotarian Maria Martinez greets former and Honorary Rotarian Raul Dominguez.
Larry and Aida Campos relax on the patio of Southwest Grill with good friends Adriana (seated) and Peter Heidi.
Enjoying a little wine and waiting for dinner are (clockwise from left) Jack and Mimi Houghton, Frances Abbott, Jim and Lee Schwertferger, and “Doc” Bill Abbott.
Rotary leaders Fred and Pat Bowers enjoy a few adult beverages and fine conversation with tablemates while awaiting dinner service.
Enjoying after-dinner drinks and conversation are (from lower left) Tocho Arrańaga, Fred Delgado, Rey and Sonia Sanchez, Carolyn Boyd, Jennifer and Ian Rammage and Jo Ann Harris.
Girls-night-out memberships changed with numerous photo ops during the Installation celebrations. From left are Cheryl Stidham, Sonia Sanchez, Jennifer Ramage and Carolyn Boyd.
Waypoint Cantina staffers made certain that thirsts of Rotarians and their spouses, such as Ian Ramage seen here, were slaked all night.
Danielle Hill received the “Off Limits Award” from Maria Martinez.
Mike Coplan, legendary for his support of blood donations by Rotarians, receives the “Bloodsucker Award.”
Jennifer Ramage is teased for her stick-to-the-tasks-at-hand approach to committee meetings with the “Get Down to Business Award.”
Tony Hernandez thanks his directors (from left) Cheryl Stidham, Najla Weathersbee, Pat Bowers, Alida Helgerman and David Ortiz with plaques for their 2007-2008 service.
Lily Hernandez shows off her diminutive clock gift as supportive spouse to Past President Tony who apparently needs a bit larger timepiece to avoid being late to meetings, explains President Kurt Lemp.
With a handshake, Rotarian Jeff Mahl completes the investiture of 2008-2009 President Kurt Lemp.
Proud spouse Elaine Lemp pins on Kurt’s “President” pin after his swearing-in ceremonies.
2008-2009 officers and directors of the Del Rio Rotary Club stand in unison after all the ceremonies and applause at the Installation Banquet. Top row, from left, are Pat Bowers, director, Kurt Lemp, president, Najla Weathersbee, president-elect, Jennifer Ramage, director, Cheryl Stidham, treasurer, Fred Bowers, executive secretary/treasurer, David Ortiz, director, and Rey Sanchez, director. Front row, from left, are Mike Coplan, director, Larry Mariner, sergeant-at-arms, Tony Hernandez, immediate past president, Deborah Draper, secretary, and Danielle Hill, director.
